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Creighton’s Seven-Run Sixth Overwhelms Kansas in NCAA Regional

Making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, the Jayhawks will play North Dakota State on Saturday to stay alive

Overview

  • Kansas and Creighton were tied 3-3 before the Bluejays erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to pull away for an 11-4 win.
  • Starter Dominic Voegele surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings, walking four and striking out five.
  • Nolan Sailors drove in four runs, including a two-run double in the big sixth inning, and narrowly missed hitting for the cycle.
  • Creighton collected 16 hits overall, with Tate Gillen, Matt Scherrman and Sailors combining for nine knocks and six RBIs.
  • With their season on the line, Kansas faces No. 4 seed North Dakota State in an elimination game Saturday in Fayetteville.